Sermon Topic: Suffering

Scars for the Lord

Date: March 11th, 1973  |  Scripture: Galatians 6:17  |  Topics: Apostles, Martyrdom, Persecution, Suffering

From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.


Following Jesus Unto Death

Date: August 12th, 1973  |  Scripture: John 21:15-25  |  Topics: Death, Following, Life, Suffering, maturity

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time,Continue Reading


Precious Trial of Our Faith

Date: August 26th, 1973  |  Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-8  |  Topics: Faith, Hope, Job, Joseph, Persecution, Promise, Suffering, Testing, Trial

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptatiContinue Reading


The Severity of God

Date: November 18th, 1973  |  Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12  |  Topics: Disobedience, Judgment, Repentance, Sin, Suffering

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteoContinue Reading


A Contemplation of Christ’s Atonement

Date: June 4th, 1975  |  Scripture: John 1:11-12  |  Topics: Atonement, Legalism, Regeneration, Sacrifice, Suffering, Wisdom

He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:


The Urgency of the Hour

Date: January 25th, 1976  |  Scripture: John 9:4  |  Topics: Sorrow, Suffering, Time, Urgency

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.


Passing Through Deep Waters

Date: February 8th, 1976  |  Scripture: Isaiah 43:2  |  Topics: Faith, Fear, Suffering, Trust

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.


Passing Through Deep Waters

Date: February 8th, 1976  |  Scripture: Isaiah 43:2  |  Topics: Faith, Fear, Suffering, Trust

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.


The Christian Martyr

Date: March 7th, 1976  |  Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-2  |  Topics: Christian Life, Christianity, Martyrdom, Suffering

Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged. Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him.


The Christian Martyr

Date: March 7th, 1976  |  Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-2  |  Topics: Christian Life, Christianity, Martyrdom, Suffering

Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged. Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him.